Finding the Third Proportional to 35,548 and 53,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,548 and 53,592 is: 80,795.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,548 : 53,592 = 53,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,548/53,592 = 53,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,548x = 53,592 × 53,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,548x = 2,872,102,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,872,102,464/35,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,795.05
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